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Nigerian superstar Naeto C and South African airwaves hotshot, AKA, have been announced as the co-hosts of the upcoming tenth annual Channel O Africa Music Video Awards. The two will bring a one-two star punch to the star-studded live show, taking place on Saturday, 30 November at Walter Sisulu Square in Kliptown Soweto.

Naeto C and AKA’s star wattage will also be on full display to music fans throughout Africa as the two keep the action rolling during the broadcast, which goes out live on Channel O at 20:00.”I’m really excited to host this year’s Channel O Africa Music Video Awards, especially on its 10th anniversary,” says Naeto C. “To be a part of this experience is totally awesome and I look forward to sharing this magical moment with the rest of Africa on November 30th.”

The Nigerian artist’s sentiments are echoed by AKA: “I am very honoured to co-host this celebration of Africa’s finest talent with Naeto C. I won my first Channel O Music Video Award in 2011 and two years later, being in this position is testament to my loyal following. Thank You to Channel O and the fans, it’s going to be a classic night.”

Naeto C has enjoyed a lengthy association with the Channel O Africa Music Video Awards. In 2009 he won the highly coveted Video of the Year Award for Ki Ni Big Deal, in 2010 the track Ako Mi Ti Poju saw him take home the Most Gifted Hip Hop Video Award and a year later, Most Gifted African West Video was awarded to 10 Over 10.

AKA, meanwhile, is a multiple nominee in 2013. With no less than three nods in the Video of the Year category – for his own song Jealousy and two collaborations, Xtatic/AKA & Priddy Ugly’s Hit ‘Em Up and Zeus ft AKA & Tumi’s#DatsWasup. Jealousy is also in the running for Most Gifted Hip Hop – a category AKA won in 2011 for another of his growing list of chart-bangers, Victory Lap.

The tenth annual Channel O Africa Music Video Awards have all the makings of a thrilling affair when the live event takes place on Saturday, 30 November in Soweto.

Just who will win Africa’s biggest awards on the night is now in the hands of fans. Voting closes on Thursday, 21 November at Midnight and can be done on three different platforms – via SMS, online and WAP.

To vote via SMS, just SMS the artist voting code to +2783142100415. Standard SMS rates apply. Web and WAP votes can be cast at www.channelo.tv

For more information, follow @ChannelOTV the official hashtag, #CHOAMVA on Twitter.